(1)The Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76) shall have effect in relation to a marriage to which section 19 applies—
(a)subject to that section, and
(b)with any necessary consequential modification.
(2)In particular—
(a)section 28(1)(b) of that Act (declaration: residence) shall have effect as if it required a declaration that—
(i)the notice of marriage is given in compliance with section 19(2) above, F1...
(ii)F1... and
(b)section 48 of that Act (proof of certain matters not essential to validity of marriage) shall have effect as if the list of matters in section 48(1)(a) to (e) included compliance with section 19 above.
(3)[F2Regulations under section 19(2)(a)—]
(a)may make transitional provision,
(b)shall be made by statutory instrument, and
(c)shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament.
(4)Before making regulations under section 19(2)(a) the Secretary of State shall consult the Registrar General.
(5)An expression used in section 19 or this section and in Part III of the Marriage Act 1949 (c. 76) has the same meaning in section 19 or this section as in that Part.
F3(6). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Textual Amendments
F1Words in s. 20(2) repealed (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(1)(c)
F2Words in s. 20(3) substituted (9.5.2011) by The Asylum and Immigration (Treatment of Claimants, etc) Act 2004 (Remedial) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/1158), arts. 1(1), 2(2)
F3S. 20(6) repealed (8.1.2007) by Legislative and Regulatory Reform Act 2006 (c. 51), s. 33, Sch. (with s. 30(2)-(5))
Commencement Information
I1S. 20(1)(2)(5)(6) in force at 1.2.2005 by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3
I2S. 20(3)(4) in force at 1.12.2004 for specified purposes by S.I. 2004/2999, art. 2, Sch.
I3S. 20(3)(4) in force at 1.2.2005 in so far as not already in force by S.I. 2004/3398, art. 3